Sightseeing

20.04 - 01.10 » RAtKo pEtRić The retrospective exhibition which opens this April in Proveditor’s’s palace - Zadar will present a cross-section of Ratko Petrić’s entire oeuvre. Sculptures, models, posters and printed matter, works on paper and archives and multimedia content by this great author from Zadar will be on display. The central theme of his artistic opus is man and his destiny. Extensively using irony, sarcasm and grotesque, he questioned the sociopolitical, cultural and artistic phenomena of his time in a very fresh and lucid way. Many of his sculptures and monuments can be seen in public spaces, mostly in Croatia, but also in Austria, Germany and Slovenia. QD‑3, Rector’s Palace, Poljana Šime Budinića bb. Open 10:00 ‑ 22:00.

23.08 - 27.08 » MoNopoLy FEStivAL – CoNtEMpoRARy dANCE FEStivAL One of the most important dance festivals in Croatia, will be celebrated at the Zadar Puppet Theatre and will this year host some of Europe’s most renowned dancers and choreographers such as Xavier La Roy, Sanna Myllylahti, Magdalena Reiter, Matija Ferlin and many others. Visitors will be able to relax at Zadar’s greenest oasis Monoaza, a specially designed place for artistic gatherings and exhibitions in St. Dominic’s Church. The programme also includes a pre-warm up educational platform for performers called STREAM Zadar. QD‑3, Zadar Puppet Theatre, Sokol‑ ska 1, tel. (+385‑23) 31 91 81, www.monoplay.eu.

Archaeological Museum Archive Monoplay Festival Archive

11.08 - 13.08 » FuLL MooN FEStivAL On the night of the full moon in high summer, the Riva is lit by torch and candlelight. Boats are turned into floating markets selling the best tuna and sardines from the famous fishermen of Kali (Ugljan); clams from Pašman and mussels from Novigrad. Rustic, temporary konobas serve everything from šokol from Nin to figs, cheese, rakija and traditional cooking. If you don’t have the chance to travel to Zadar’s outlying towns and islands to sample the folklore of the region, much of it will be showcased here. A memorable event.QA/B/C‑4, The Riva, Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IV, www.zadar. travel.

20.08 » JAdRAN RowiNG duEL Row, row, row your boat gently down the Jazine! Indeed, see this 8 man rowing regatta with local and international crews battling the conditions for the prized trophy.QJazine Bay, www.vk‑jadran.hr.

17.09 - 18.09 » ZAdAR outdooR FEStivAL Zadar Outdoor Festival is taking place once again this year. With more and more tourists recognising Croatia as a place for activities that don’t revolve around sun and sea. Running, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming... You have it all in the greater Zadar region. Preko, Island Ugljan Qwww.zadaroutdoor.com.